There is a great debate among parents, educators and the
general public on the validity of homework and whether or not it is too much
for our young children. Many feel that
school work should only be done at school and we should let kids just be kids
once the school day finishes. Whichever
side of the fence you sit on, depending on the school board, individual school
or teacher, homework may be a part of your child's life ... and yours. It is natural and good for parents to be part
of their children's education and helping with homework is a great way to be
involved. However, parents need to know
when to step in and help and when it's time to step back and let your child
complete the work on his or her own.
Homework is a great way to foster independence and self esteem, if you
handle homework time right. The
following article from Today's Parent gives great tips on when and how to help
your children succeed without becoming overly involved.
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